Mauger sticks with winning line-up

Dunedin: Utility Scott Gregory has been named at fullback for the Highlanders for their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Blues at Eden Park, Auckland on Saturday.

Coach Aaron Mauger, has resisted making too many changes to his side, with Gregory replacing Vilimoni Koroi is the only change to the starting side. Highlanders: 1-Ayden Johnstone, 2-Ash Dixon (c), 3-Siate Tokolahi, 4-Pari Pari Parkinson, 5-Josh Dickson, 6-Shannon Frizell, 7-Dillon Hunt, 8-Marino Mikaele Tu’u, 9-Aaron Smith, 10-Mitch Hunt, 11-Jona Nareki, 12-Patelesio Tomkinson, 13-Rob Thompson, 14-Sam Gilbert, 15-Scott Gregory.

Reserves: 16-Liam Coltman, 17-Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18-Jeff Thwaites, 19-Manaaki Selby-Rickit, 20-Teariki Ben-Nicholas, 21-Kayne Hammington, 22-Bryn Gatland, 23-Ngane Punivai.